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Artisanal Baking: Keeping It Real

When bread or other baked goods are made by an artisan—created with only a few pure, high-quality ingredients; mixed and shaped by hand; and baked in a hearth oven—every last crumb has soul.

Kate Jackson, Contributing Editor

February 13, 2013

The artisanal baking trend of the past few years left many large baked goods companies wondering how to hurdle all the obstacles in creating mass-produced items that achieve artisan-style quality.

A Better Batter

February 7, 2013

Kraft Foodservice says it developed new Philadelphia Cheesecake Batter as a quick and easy way for foodservice operators to create "innovative and authentic-tasting cheesecakes, specialty treats and more."

Newly Weds Selects Plant Site

February 5, 2013

Newly Weds Foods Inc. has selected Erlanger, Boone County, Ky. as the location for its next manufacturing plant in North America.

Fewer Mergers in 2012

January 31, 2013

Some 301 mergers were recorded by the Food Institute through the end of 2012, down about 21% for the year when compared with 2011.

Hostess Finds Drake's Buyer

January 30, 2013

Hostess Brands Inc. said McKee Foods Corp. agreed to pay $27.5 million for its Drake's brand, which makes Yodels, Devil Dogs and Ring Dings.

Creating Egg White Foams

January 23, 2013

Egg white foams are an excellent way to add volume to certain baking formulations.

Nutrition in Girl Scout Cookies

January 16, 2013

Each serving comes with a food additive which purports to pack the snacks with 15% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin B-1and 5% of the suggested dose of Vitamins A, C, D, E and B6.

New Wonder Home

January 14, 2013

Hostess has found a new home for its most popular breads, including the iconic Wonder bread.

Two New Hires at Pamela's Products

January 11, 2013

Pamela’s Products continues to grow its expertise with two new hires.

Whole Grains and Prediabetes

December 21, 2012

Eating whole grains is associated with a decreased risk of prediabetes, a blood sugar elevation that can precede diabetes in adults, according to new research.